Originally Posted by
matty
"Current" inflation is startling low.
.2% so far in 2015 (low oil prices are a big factor)
-2014 was .8%
-2013 was 1.5%
-2012 was 2.1%
-2011 was 1.6%
-2010 was 1.6%
If you don't include 2015, the last five years have averaged 1.5%
Dude just stop. You're assuming because someone's pay might exceed the wacky government's definition of inflation that their quality of life or living standard is increasing. You couldn't be more wrong. Worse, by posting this wildly misleading information, you're underselling the crew force's chance for a decent and well deserved raise. It is as if the company came to the negotiating table and said, "why should we give you a raise, your pay rates exceed the cost of inflation!"